General Guillermo Eleazar urged on Wednesday the 222,000-strong Philippine National Police (PNP) to rally behind the leadership of Lt. Gen. Dionardo Carlos who was appointed by President Duterte as the incoming chief of the PNP.
“The President has decided, now is the perfect time for the PNP to express our unity and solidarity behind the chain of command as we welcome a new leader who will ensure continuity of command in our organization,” Eleazar, the outgoing PNP chief said.
Carlos, a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1988 and the current fourth highest official in the PNP, will succeed Eleazar when he vows out of service tomorrow (Friday, November 12, 2021), the eve of his 56th birthday.
“General Carlos possesses all qualifications for the position, and President Duterte found him tailor fit for the criteria he wants for the Chief PNP,” Eleazar said.
“General Carlos has this position cut out for him based on his seniority, track record and professional competence,” Eleazar stated.
The PNP chief said that Carlos, who is his chief of directorial staff, “became instrumental in promoting the PNP flagship reform agenda of Intensified Cleanliness Policy by ensuring timely and hands on implementation of actionable program by PNP units.”
“The mission ahead is as huge as the responsibility that rests on the shoulders of General Carlos. I wish him all the best in the new post even as I offer myself in my humble capacity as a retired PNP Chief in whatever assistance I can provide,” Eleazar said.
Still a guessing game
AT Camp Aguinaldo, soldiers are keenly waiting for announcement regarding the successor of General Jose Faustino Jr. as chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
While retirement and assumption ceremonies have been scheduled tomorrow (Friday, November 12, 2021) with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana as the presiding officer and Duterte as the guest of honor and virtual speaker, Malacañang is yet to announce the name of the incoming chief of staff.